Vaccinations

 In today’s world it is not uncommon for adults to be health conscious. This can range from “laying off the coffee”, quitting cigarettes, eating healthy, and even choosing between various types of exercises. Caring for your health is of course very important, but are we making informed decisions? Vaccinations, for example, should be carefully considered. It is important to make an informed decision about which vaccines are beneficial to each individual and which are detrimental. While I personally don’t believe that all vaccinations are unnecessary, I will not be pressured into any of them. Some vaccines are extremely helpful in maintaining good health while others are detrimental. It is important to do your research when choosing which vaccine to use.

 For example, Thimerosal, a compound containing mercury, is used as a preservative in vaccines and is believed to aid in the appearance of autism. Thimerosal, which is approximately 50% mercury by weight, has been one of the most widely used preservatives in vaccines since its introduction in the 1930's. The National Autism Association believes that mercury is extremely hazardous to humans and should be avoided at all cost. While Jeffrey Bigongiari argued on vaccinenewsdaily.com that Thimerosal doesn’t increase the chance of a child being diagnosed with autism. Although Bigongiari didn’t state who conducted the study he did state that those who developed autism did not receive Thimerosal in a more concentrated or higher dose than participants who did not develop autism. Bigongiari also argues that the medical community in general believes that there is no connection between Thimerosal and autism.

 Keep in mind that Thimerosal is just a compound found in various vaccines. Imagine all of the other parts of vaccines that could be potentially harmful. Would you be surprised to learn that the standard flu shot contains Thimerosal? In fact, most manufactures include Thimerosal in their formulas. The amount of Thimerosal is usually low, a 0.01% to25 µg/0.5 ml dose per requirement of the FDA.

 The manufacturer of a particular flu shot is CSL Biotherapies. Their formula consist of Beta-propiolactone, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, Sucrose, Thimerosal, Mercury, Sodium phosphate-monobasic, Chick embryo cells, Potassium chloride, Neomycin sulphate, Calcium chloride, Sodium deoxycholate, Sodium phosphate- dibasic anhydrous, Potassium phosphate- monobasic. The license for this flu shot was approved in 09/28/2007 even though the FDA started regulating Thimerosal under the FDA Modernization Act of 1997. Even with ten years to study the adverse effects mercury has on the human body, it seems most flu shot manufacturers are unable to remove it completely.

 The before mentioned list seems like Greek until you look up what the ingredients actually are. Beta-propiolactone is a carcinogen, suspected gastrointestinal or liver toxicant, respiratory toxicant, and a skin or sense organ toxicant. It is believed to be more hazardous than most chemicals and is on at least five federal regulatory lists. It is extremely hazardous to humans. Neomycin is an antibiotic that is common in today’s medicine. It is used in things such as creams, ointments, and eye drops. Neomycin is also used to reduce the risk of infection during bowel surgery. Neomycin may cause damage to the kidneys and nerves. Although unlikely it can also cause a rare form of epilepsy and mental retardation. Polymyxin B interacts with phospholipids components of bacterial cell membranes, increasing cell wall permeability. It seems to be most often used in eye drops. Sucrose is most commonly known as table sugar. Sodium phosphate-monobasic is a sodium compound. It is used as a laxative. Rarely, serious kidney problems have occurred with the use of this compound. Kidney disease and bowel problems such as colitis or obstruction have also been reported. Dehydration can also occur. This medication is also used to clean out the intestines before a colonoscopy.

 The list goes on and on. It seems that few of these ingredients have more good qualities than bad. So why are they used? Is there no safer alternative to a simple flu shot? Maybe these are just worst case scenarios and aren't usually a serious risk. It is important to know the dangers as well as the benefits.

 It is almost unbelievable that something so well known can be so potentially dangerous. Obviously these hazardous side effects are not an everyday occurrence, but what if they are more often than you think? Does the risk increase every time you get a flu shot? It just seems like too much of a risk for me. Then again, for some people this might be completely necessary. A flu shot could potentially save someone’s life if there immune system is weak. That’s why it’s important to know what’s actually in these vaccines and if you’re at potential risk for the more severe side effects. It’s also a good idea to weigh the risk of not taking a vaccine. If you’re at risk to contract a serious illness a vaccine could prevent, maybe you should opt for the shot. Don’t take the information at face value, research it.

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